Fiction writers often feel the need to quote songs, poems or films in their stories. There are ways to use other people’s creative work in a novel that do not infringe copyright, including: fair use public domain; and permission. For…
Fiction writers often feel compelled to use trademarks or brand names in their fiction. It’s hard not to when setting a story in modern times and including current themes and events. There are three things writers need to keep in…
Curiosityville, a personalized learning world for young children, families and educators, has been acquired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. By combining playful activities, lovable characters, and innovative technology that adapts content, Curiosityville gives parents real-time feedback as children builds essential skills.…
Exhilarating, stunning and breathtakingly beautiful – a few of the words used to describe footage found in 12 O’Clock Boys, a documentary about Baltimore’s notorious urban dirt biker riders. Called by some The Wire with Wheelies, this is the first…